How To Cure Panic Attacks
October 4, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
How To Cure Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are incredibly frightening. You feel powerless and wish you had control. You can gain control so that you lose your fear. You can use programs to help cure panic attacks and gain your life back once again.
Can you cure panic attacks? This is a tricky question that requires a bit of understanding and explanation. The answer is really yes and no.
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Linden Method Review: Progressive Therapy For OCD Phobias And Depression
How I Uncovered The Secret Cure For OCD, Panic Attacks And Depression
After years of suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and depression I started questioning if I would ever overcome this constant weight on my life. It seemed that every book I would read on the subject would just be a plug for yet another anxiety/depression therapy. If only I had found the Linden Method Review earlier.
I started realizing that alot of the products and therapy models were simply designed and repackaged to appeal to people suffering from these varios problems. But what I didn’t understand was why very few people I talked with online were enjoying the type of success they wanted in a pack attack treatment program.
And Then I Stumbled Upon A Secret
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The Linden Method Review
"Middle Aged Wife Breaks The Silence On How She Completely Eliminated Her Panic Attacks, Anxiety And OCD. Quickly And Perminantly Without Drugs!"
After suffering from social anxiety and panic attacks for years on end, I started doing alot of research online. When my panic attacks became extremely savere, I started taking drugs to help supress my emotions. It wasn’t untill I started facing my fears, and dealing them that I started to make progress in my life. During that journey, I managed to stumble upon the Linden Method By Charles Linden . In it I learned a number of simple, easy to use strategies that anyone could use right away to end the insanity of panic attacks. I have decided to share this wonderful article I discovered on the subject of the Linden Method Review . It is rather informative and I think anyone who is looking for a solution to their panic attacks could benefit from this information. Enjoy it, with my blessing.
When you try to write about anything as sensitive as a possible cure for panic attacks, it’s hard to say things with any true certainty. And in this Linden Method review , I won’t make any promises that this system will be the ultimate solution for your own panic attacks. However, I will lay out the facts which I know about it and let you make your own 
decisions.
How was this method created?
The Linden Method was developed by Charles Linden a former sufferer of panic attacks and a long time researcher and treatment specialist for people with Panic Attacks. After suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for many years, and finding no solution in the traditional treatments, Charles Linden embarked upon a quest to heal himself. What he discovered, tried on himself, and perfected through trial and error, is the Linden Method itself.
How well does it work?
Although it doesn’t work for everyone (nothing does) it boasts of a very high success ratio and, after more than 80,000 people have used this method to improve their own condition, it has become one of the most renowned and respected treatment options in the world. In fact, Charles Linden has a treatment center in Britain where he treats people face to face. The Linden Method allows you to go through the process yourself via your computer. Read more
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How To Cure Panic Attacks
March 8, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
How To Cure Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are incredibly frightening. You feel powerless and wish you had control. You can gain control so that you lose your fear. You can use programs to help cure panic attacks and gain your life back once again.
Types Of Panic Attacks
There are two kinds of panic attacks. One is brought on by a specific reason or trigger. For example, if you’re afraid of spiders, then being exposed to it will trigger a panic attack. This can be cured.
The other kind of panic attack comes on for no apparent reason. It can hit you at any time, no matter what you’re doing or how good or bad you’re feeling. This can be a challenge to cure.
However, it can be done, but let us take the word "cure" to mean "as good as new". In other words, you can make such improvement that it no longer is a significant part of your life.
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Linden Method Anxiety: Proof That Panic Attack Treatments Can Work For Anybody
January 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Your anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and obsessive-compulsive behavior are NOT caused by mental or physical illness!
You do NOT need to take drugs.
Of course you are.
The Linden Method was developed in England by Charles Linden, who suffered from a devastating case of anxiety for more than 10 years.
Britain’s National Health Service recommends and covers The Linden Method for anxiety and panic disorders.
While fairly new to North America, The Linden Method has been established in the United Kingdom for more than a decade.
In December 2000, the National Institute of Mental Health in the U.S. released a summary of research on anxiety disorders explaining the scientific basis of the treatment theory and approach used in The Linden Method.
Charles Linden and The Linden Method have been featured in close to a dozen magazines, including Woman’s Own, Natural Health, Men’s Fitness — and Woman, Pick Me Up and Take a Break, where he serves as a regular columnist.
Over 96.7% of those who try The Linden Method become free of anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behavior, post-traumatic stress, agoraphobia or other phobias.
For nearly everyone who tries it, whether symptoms are mild or severe, The Linden Method produces fast, lasting results.
We have received thousands of letters and emails from people like Natasha, thanking us for freeing them from suffering and enabling them to rejoin life as healthy, fully 
functioning human beings.
Based on our 100,000 success cases, we make strong promises — and deliver on them.
Have clarity of mind, inner strength and peaceful thoughts and feelings.
Yes, all this is not only possible, but real for just about everyone who has used The Linden Method.
Let’s explain the process step by step.
Anxiety is not an illness – what does this mean?
When you experience panic attacks, feel intolerably anxious or become a slave to your fears, you do not have a mental or physical illness.
That’s right, no matter how often or how severely this happens, you do not have a mental or physical illness.
This might seem like an outlandish statement.
All those frightening mental and physical symptoms you experience are genuine.
You may have heard of the classic experiments the Russian scientist Ivan Pavlov performed in the 1890s with dogs.
After investigating this phenomenon in depth, Pavlov discovered the so-called laws of operant conditioning, which were later studied and confirmed in the United States by Harvard psychologist B.F.
With the dogs, the saliva was real and measurable. Once Pavlov had trained them, they responded as if they saw food when there was no food there.
Now here’s how this conditioning process applies to anxiety in humans.
At some point in the past, something frightening happened, and you experienced your natural response to danger.
At that point, what you need is rather simple.
Here’s a short video that explains how this works.
When the anxiety switch is stuck on, it produces frequent or even unrelenting anxiety disorder symptoms, panic attacks, OCD, PTSD and phobias.
In December 2000, the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health released a summary of research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of anxiety disorders.
Studies in animals and humans have focused on pinpointing the specific brain areas and circuits involved in anxiety and fear, which underlie anxiety disorders.
Neuroscientists have shown that when confronted with danger, the body’s senses launch two sets of signals to different parts of the brain.
The heart starts to pound and diverts blood from the digestive system to the muscles for quick action. Stress hormones and glucose flood the blood stream to provide the energy to fight or flee.
These brain findings point the way to new approaches, [to develop therapies for anxiety disorders] so that the "act now, think later" response can be interrupted.
Now you can understand why drugs are not the answer!
Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed as having a "disorder" or "syndrome" — generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or one of the phobias, such as agoraphobia or social phobia.
If so, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that drug therapy doesn’t cure you. At best, drugs cover up the symptoms or lift your mood a bit.
Most doctors are conscientious and trying to help — we are certainly not saying they intend you any harm.
Remember the dogs that Pavlov unintentionally trained to salivate when a bell was rung? Imagine that Pavlov defined the salivation as an illness and gave the dogs drugs to stop this reaction.
Likewise, taking drugs in the attempt to manage your symptoms can never work as well as solving your problem at its root, by resetting your brain’s anxiety switch.
Above on the left, you see Charles Linden in 1997, when panic attacks and anxiety disorder ruled his life. He weighed 260 pounds, suffered 6 to 10 panic attacks every day and wore sunglasses all the time because his eyes were light sensitive.
To try to get out from under the grip of anxiety and panic, he tried cognitive therapy, alternative therapies, hypnosis, meditation, anxiety disorder diets, support groups, medication, stress management, neurolinguistic programming, and even a few healing techniques too weird to tell you about.
Above on the right you see Charles Linden today, healthy and happy, free of anxiety, able to travel anywhere in the world with his beautiful family.
Read and listen to Dr. Claire Bolton’s observations of Charles’s transformation from "before" and "after."
How did Charles liberate himself from his prison cell of fear, pain and constriction?
This discovery cured Charles and gave him instant relief.
First let’s say what The Linden Method is not. It is not cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy, subliminal messages, self-talk, neurolinguistic programming (NLP), or a set of anxiety/panic attack visualizations or meditations.
It is a scientifically grounded, practical Method of eliminating anxiety and panic attacks.
The Linden Method consists of a written program, supplemented by audio CDs, a DVD and unlimited support from licensed, experienced anxiety counselors.
On the one hand, we keep our prices low so we can help as many people suffering from anxiety and panic as we can.
The Method offers no blame, no fear-mongering — only support, understanding and definite solutions.
It just offers ONE Method that WORKS!
No mumbo-jumbo that you need an advanced degree to get through.
Simply read it once, implement it and that’s it.
Once you purchase, if you have any concerns, questions, worries, fears or uncertainty about how to put the Method into practice, you can call to speak to one of our licensed psychologists and counselors — as often as you need to.
These are not "customer support representatives" reading canned answers from a script!
Our licensed professionals field hundreds of calls and emails every day, patiently and informatively helping customers who have questions or concerns.
Apologies for repeating this point, but our support truly sets us apart and is a key ingredient for our customers putting the Method to work so they finally get well.
How much does it cost?
By now you might be thinking that The Linden Method, with its easy-to-understand instruction, its scientifically grounded anxiety elimination Method and one-on-one support, must cost a fortune.
The printed version of the program that most of our customers buy costs just $177 — little more than what a psychologist or counselor typically charges for just one hour of consultation or treatment.
If you prefer not to wait for the mail or wish to save money, you can get the downloadable version of The Linden Method for just $149.
We also have a Junior version of the program for young people between the ages of 7 and 15.
See exactly what is included in each version of the Method.
"Charles, you should be charging many times more!"
I am an Internet marketing specialist, and it appears to me that you could charge more for your pack. I phoned Kathy and Jenny for hours (more than 10 probably) for counseling, I received the full pack, including postage, and it cost me only $177.
I have a proposal: The Linden Method pack is worth ten times that amount to a sufferer — no one wants to live their life with panic attacks. How about I help you market it at $800 – $1000? You’ll drastically increase your profits, Charles"
Did we take Karl up on his suggestion?
Get the cure for your problem — risk-free!
Best of all, your enrollment in The Linden Method is covered by a 365-day "no matter what" money-back guarantee.
I find it so difficult to concentrate on anything — can I do this program?
The Linden Method is a structured program designed with the unique sensitivities of anxiety sufferers in mind.
And remember, any time you’re feeling unsure about how to carry out the Method, you can call our anxiety counselors and specialists.
While it looks like you’re getting a wealth of materials in your Linden Method pack, the core of the Method is the first few pages in The Linden Method manual.
The audio CDs you receive help you focus on certain strategies that assist you in doing the Method effectively.
Kathy, one of our Linden Method specialists, explains it this way: "It’s like receiving a free pedometer and skipping rope with a diet book. You could do the diet without them, but they are very useful tools to help you get the best from your diet."
Will The Linden Method help me cope with my anxiety?
Coping with anxiety means just existing! We help you totally eliminate your anxiety.
I’ve had this problem for such a long time.
You don’t have to believe in it for The Linden Method to work – you simply need to do it.
But I was told anxiety can only be "managed," not cured, and that I need to put up with it for the rest of my life.
Undoubtedly your health care practitioner was sincere in telling you that. Charles Linden had as "hopeless" a case of panic attacks and anxiety symptoms as you can imagine.
What if it doesn’t work?
We have often heard the worry that if this doesn’t work, there will be nothing else that can.
To eliminate your anxiety, you MUST deactivate the anxiety response, whether you use The Linden Method or you just happen across the secret, the way the founder of the Method, Charles Linden, did.
Many of our clients express regret that they reserved The Linden Method as a last hope, should everything else fail.
Post-recovery, you will be a more enlightened, successful, intuitive and focused person.
How do I know your company really exists?
We have offices in England, Mexico, Germany, Denmark and the United States.
And if you’re not sure whether we really do have qualified counselors who help clients use The Linden Method to eliminate their anxiety, simply visit Linden Method Anxiety to speak to one of our anxiety specialists.
As President Ronald Reagan was fond of saying, "Trust but verify." We don’t mind your skepticism as long as it doesn’t stop you from breaking free of your suffering.
Everyone is an individual, so we understand that you might have other questions, experiences, doubts or concerns that aren’t addressed on our site.
To get your questions answered, visit Linden Method Anxiety, toll-free.
Are you ready to take back your life?
Now that you understand anxiety, panic disorder, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder can be cured, you stand at a fork in the road.
One road leads to the same constricted life you’re living now, at best coping with horrible symptoms no one would wish on another person, and at worst — suffering and not coping at all.
The other road leads to freedom, the freedom to enjoy and explore life, your job, holidays, hobbies, family, friends and all the pleasures of being alive.
You don’t have to be convinced that The Linden Method works.
Remember, your low-cost investment is fully guaranteed for 365 days.
Which version of The Linden Method is more convenient for you?
If you’re a digital devotee, forget about the printed Linden Method manual, CDs and DVD.
You also receive unlimited, immediate access to our Support Telephone Hotline as well as our Email Support Team of anxiety specialist counselors and psychologists.
That’s tens of thousands of dollars of support for you to use as and when you require it!
To make it even easier for you to benefit from The Linden Method, at no extra cost you can split the cost into four easy payments.
"I want you to stop suffering and coping, and start unlocking the cage in which your anxiety/panic has imprisoned you. Rekindle your relationships and your zest for life! Take the risk-free step of ordering The Linden Method, and use it for a full year.
Any time during that year, if you don’t feel you truly recovered from anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, simply send it all back and we’ll promptly refund your payment. No ifs, ands or buts!"
Afraid of being overwhelmed?
Some anxiety sufferers have looked at our photo of The Linden Method box, manual, 7 CDs and 1 DVD and thought, "Gee, this Method looks like a lot of work!" But nothing could be farther from the truth.
Just a few pages in our easy-to-read manual tell you clearly how to get better.
Introduction CD: Step-by-step instruction on how to implement The Linden Method effectively, PLUS words of inspiration and support.
The 9 Pillars CD: Explanation of the principles at the core of The Linden Method program.
Visualization CD: A group of specially developed, deep relaxation exercises that promote calm and sleep.
Panic Eliminator CD: How to stop panic attacks in their tracks and keep them at bay forever.
Charles Linden’s Personal Favorites CD: Two further visualization exercises and four of Charles’ personally selected, inspirational, relaxing and reassuring soundtracks.
Charles Linden offers guidance and reassurance to show you how to deal with and eliminate these anxiety-related conditions quickly and permanently.
Diversion CD: What works and what doesn’t in taking your mind off your anxiety so as to break the cycle that causes your suffering.
Conquer Anxiety & Panic Attacks DVD: This one-hour video is perfect for those who learn visually, and it includes a Qi-Kung De-Stress program bonus feature.
The retail value of all this supportive information is a whopping $211!
That’s our goal — your speedy, permanent recovery!
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Anxiety Attacks
September 28, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are terms that are used interchangeably and have come to be regarded as the same thing. An anxiety attack is a period of intense fear with physical sensations.
When you initially start having these episodes, it can be extremely frightening and confusing. You feel helpless, powerless, fear that your time has come or that you’re going mad.
"Somethings Just Not Right"
You may run to the emergency room. You may end up going from doctor to doctor. No one can tell you what’s wrong. All tests are normal. YET, you know something is just ‘not right’.
You’re right. There is a problem. Most doctors and the tests you go through won’t be able to tell you what’s wrong. However, it IS important to go through these tests to rule out ANY possibility of a serious physical condition.
Only a doctor trained in this field can make a proper diagnosis. And the good news is that the condition is treatable and allows you to recover and claim your life back.
It’s very important to seek help and follow the advice of your doctor or therapist and do the assignments you may be given as part of your therapy. Anxiety can lead to other conditions.
It could lead to an anxiety disorder. You may develop agoraphobia. It can cause depression. However, even if this DOES happen, all of this can still be treated quite successfully.
It doesn’t mean that you take a pill, or that you’re seeing a doctor, that you’ll be fine in a couple of weeks. You’ll need to put in effort and work at it. You’ll need to practice.
Alternative Therapies
There are drug-free methods that can also be used quite successfully. For example, you could use hypnosis for anxiety attacks. Though not everyone is a good candidate for hypnosis, it’s worth a try.
One of the most popular and effective ways to deal with anxiety is called The Linden Method. Not only has it helped thousands recover, it was created by Charles Linden, who went through it all himself.
It’s generally a very good and effective program worth recommending to anyone who suffers anxiety or panic attacks as well as agoraphobia and other disorders.
Remember that to take away a lot of confusion and to make you understand, read up and try to find out as much as you can. Understanding what’s happening to you is just part of the recovery process and taking back what’s yours – your life.
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Looking for an Anxiety Cure? Panic Not – Anxiety Relief is Possible
September 26, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
It might not seem like it right now while you are undergoing the anguish of anxiety attacks, but it is possible to find an anxiety cure. Panic is likely something else you’d like to cure, because anxiety and panic go hand in hand.
The difference is in the degree of anxiety and fear present at the time of an attack, and in its duration. A simple anxiety attack generally doesn’t became as extreme as a panic attack. Anxiety is something that everyone experiences to some degree. When it happens during an impending threat, the attack is a normal reaction.
Anxiety is uncomfortable but for the most part, we are able to cope with it until it subsides. This usually happens when the threat is removed.
A person with anxiety disorder experiences an unidentifiable fear. The actual cause of the fear is unknown because there is no apparent threat. It is unlike the anxiety that is expected in the face of danger which disappears when the threat is gone.
Anxiety disorder leaves the individual at a loss to know what to do. Without being able to identify the threat, little can be done to remove it and ease the anxiety.
When panic takes over, you feel even less in control. The fear is overwhelming to the point you might dread everything. The symptoms are related to those of anxiety, which can make it difficult to know whether you are suffering from anxiety or panic.
Either way, you’ll want an anxiety cure, panic cure and any relief that’s available, since both can be quite debilitating.
It helps to have personal support while you find that anxiety cure. Panic represents the next stage of anxiety and if you don’t find the anxiety cure, panic will set in. Having a supporter who understands what you’re going through can make a tremendous difference in your recovery.
Where do you begin your search for an anxiety cure? Panic not, for there are many resources available to help you.
First, realize it’s not important to know what caused your anxiety and panic. Simply understand that something in your past caused you to respond with anxiety and perhaps panic. It could be any situation or event that made you feel threatened. When the next stressful event happened, you responded the same way you had learned to respond the first time.
With each subsequent stressful event, you were resetting your brain to respond that same way. This becomes your normal way of responding to stress and fearful events. It’s what you have learned through your own experiences in dealing with events in your life.
The key is to learn how to reset your brain to the way it was originally designed to respond. This is your anxiety cure. Panic also requires this retraining to prevent repeat attacks in the future.
Of course, this information is useless if you don’t know where to start or what you need to do to reset your response mechanism.
That’s where anxiety cure – panic relief programs that take this approach can lead you in the right direction. With their expert advice and guidance, you can learn exactly what you need to do to recover. Having the right teacher will make all the difference in how quickly and permanently you reset that switch and recover.
One great program that has already helped thousands of people worldwide provides everything you need. The Linden Method comes with a manual detailing the treatment, relaxation and instructional audios to guide your mind into recovery, and several other elements to help you recover.
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If you found this information helpful, here are some highly effective proven programs to assist you in becoming the person you want to be. http://www.book-titles.ca/mental_self_help.htm . Sylvia Dickens is an award-winning journalist who has struggled and overcome depression, panic and anxiety. Formerly with the Canadian Mental Health Association, she’s written, "A Guide to Teenage Depression & Suicide" and offers several books to cure panic quickly and without medication, along with other popular topics. You can learn more at http://www.book-titles.ca Her travel magazine offers family vacation getaway ideas for fun and relaxation.
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Panic Attack Treatment – Finding Your Best Natural Treatment
September 24, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
There are many panic attack treatment course available online. Such courses are a great alternative to medication and counseling- these options simply do not work for everyone. I suffered from panic attacks as a result from acute insomnia- and nothing was working. This led me to do some research and comparison’s online of the leading panic attack treatment courses- here is what I came up with.
1- The Linden Method
The Linden Method is created by Charles Linden. Charles was suffering from about 8 panic attacks a day and was completely house bound. He spent the next 7 years researching and developing this panic attack treatment course. The course itself has a scientific approach. Its based on the fact there is a part of the human brain called the amygdala which is responsible for anxiety attack symptoms. This course is designed to undo and reverse the affects of the amygdale, and effectively treat panic attacks.
2- Easy Calm
Easy Calm (also known as the Easy Calm Video Coaching Series) is a highly interactive panic attack treatment course. Its creator, Jon Mercer, travels the world coaching and helping sufferers of anxiety and panic attacks. The course is largely comprised of video tutorials which are ideal for those that struggle with written and audio materials alone. You can also receive the first video tutorial free from the Easy Calm website.
3- Panic Away
Panic Away is a unique panic attack treatment course. Its creator, Joe Barry, believes the greatest factor which contributes to anxiety and panic attack is the role of fear. Fear essentially perpetuates anxiety and panic attacks and is the main cause rather than the event which the sufferer believes is causing the panic attack. Sufferer’s who have not responded to traditional medication or counseling methods have reported a high satisfaction rate with this product.
Conclusion
I understand what it feels like to suffer from panic and anxiety attacks. It seems like you will never get on top of it. All you need is the right kind of information and an approach which suits your personality type. Hopefully I have given you a starting point in terms of the leading natural panic attack treatment courses currently available online.
There’s no reason you should be embarrassed about panic attacks. Click here to get the information you need to effectively get rid of panic attacks. Visit our panic attack treatment site and download our free Eliminate Stress And Anxiety Ebook. Join the thousands we have already helped and visit us now.
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Secrets to Treating Your Anxiety Attacks
September 22, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Anxiety attacks can be one of the worst things you may experience. The effects can sometimes be so traumatizing that it will leave you in fear that it may happen again. This effect actually increases the chance that it will happen again.
But there are ways to treat anxiety attacks. Here are a few:
1. Prescription Drugs – Using prescription drugs is a common way to treat anxiety attacks. The good thing is, these are often very effective and you will find that you will have less and less anxiety attacks. The downside to these drugs is that they may have bad side effects. They have also known to be quite addictive, so proper care is to be taken.
2. Stop Smoking – There’s no better reason for you to stop smoking. Research has proven that smoking causes a rapid heartbeat and increasing your blood pressure. Smoking can only make your anxiety attacks worse.
3. Exercise – It is true that you may not feel like exercising in this hard time of your life, but if you push through it, you can make progress with your anxiety attacks through regular exercise. There are many simple exercises such as running, swimming etc that anyone can do. Just 30 minutes a day and you can be on your way to improving your life and ridding yourself of anxiety attacks. And you will feel much fitter and healthier than before. What an incentive to start exercise!
It has to be said that the best treatment of anxiety attacks can be produced by combining many different strategies. The most important thing is to choose a combination that fits with the individuals lifestyle.
If you’re serious about treating your anxiety attacks, you will want to have a look at the Linden Method. Click the link here for my Linden Method Review.
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Anxiety! New Approaches To Treatment So You Can Start Living Again
September 20, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Many people live with stress and anxiety based conditions for years with no relief. Maybe they have tried medications which really only camouflage the symptoms but don’t really manage to get to the root of the problem. Some have tried the traditional therapies which will work to some extent. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy can work quite well with some people but there remains a high relapse rate for these approaches. What anxiety and stress sufferers require is a permanent and lasting solution to these debilitating states of mind that they find themselves having to endure on a sometimes daily basis.
Let’s look at some other approaches that although they have not become mainstream yet are giving large amounts of people freedom and real relief from their anxiety without the fear of relapse that the traditional methods often do.
The first one that comes to mind is the EMDR method made famous by Francine Shapiro. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing although overly technical sounding in name, integrates elements of many effective psychotherapies in structured protocols that are designed to maximize treatment effects. These include psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies. EMDR is an information processing therapy and uses an external stimulus, usually a finger moving in front of the line of vision, to break up recurring patterns of anxiety. Recent research on EMDR shows positive benefits and fast removal of anxiety related issues.
The second technique is known as Thought Field Therapy but a revised version of this approach is also known as The Emotional Freedom Technique .It was originally discovered and utilized in treatment by the American clinical psychologist Roger Callahan I can personally vouch for this method because it took my fear of public speaking away in two rounds of treatment. It actually uses acupuncture points on the body which are tapped (by yourself) with your fingers in specified sequence for a couple of minutes until you try to get the anxious feelings back but you cannot because they have simply vanished. It is actually quite miraculous and is presently undergoing research because it is such a simple method to employ and very cost effective and the client can take the skill away and do it on themselves with all manner of problems anytime they wish.
Another method that is receiving a lot of attention recently is the method devised by Charles Linden, himself an chronic anxiety sufferer, who has a scientifically based technique that allows you to reset the amygdala which is a small gland in the brain that seems to perpetuate the anxiety we have. An American National Mental Health institute even endorsed many of his findings concerning how anxiety disorders start and then become magnified. His method is known simply as The Linden Method and is performed at home at the clients leisure.
Of course anxiety and stress sufferers should also aim to employ a daily relaxation regime to calm over-arousal whilst hey attend to these other treatments. A regular regime of stress management via relaxation works wonders to refresh our nervous system. The technique that I use goes beyond the traditional methods that only take you to a superficial level of calmness and actually involves ’switiching off’ the brain stress centers that are responsible for causing stress in the first place. The technique is like an internal ‘massage’ for your brain and very quickly lowers your arousal in a simple but profound manner.
Lee James Heather is a therapist specializing in anxiety based problems and teaches clients stress management. His main approach is to show clients how to ’switch off’ the brain stress centers for the most profound sense of deep relaxation they’ve ever experienced.
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